US Bridges

Frontage Road 615 over Int Canyon-I 15

Good

Cascade County, Montana · 11M SW Cascade · Structure no. L07615000+01601

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road 615 over Int Canyon-I 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road 615 over Int Canyon-I 15 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFrontage Road 615
CrossesInt Canyon-I 15
Location11M SW Cascade
RouteState Highway 7615
StateMontana
Coordinates47.15417, -111.83952
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage Road 615 over Int Canyon-I 15 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road 615 over Int Canyon-I 15 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage Road 615 over Int Canyon-I 15 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Frontage Road 615 over Int Canyon-I 15?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road 615 over Int Canyon-I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.